57th Assault Helicopter Co.
57th AHC
Gladiators - Cougars
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February 20 2016 | |
| Name: | Darrell R. Anthony | |
| Unit: | 57th AHC Feb 1967 - Oct 1968 | |
| Location: | Greenville, SC | |
| Comment: | RE: Jackie White Memorial Service: Service information. March 5th, 2016 at 11:00 am CST at the First United Methodist Church in Montgomery, 2416 Cloverdale Park, Montgomery, AL 36106 FUMC Montgomery, AL Directions from I-85 From I-85 S (West Bound), take the Mulberry Street exit (#2) and turn left. Turn right on Carter Hill, and left on Dunbar. Dunbar will lead you right into the back of the church. There are signs from the Interstate leading you to the church. From I-85 N (East Bound), take the Forest Avenue exit (#2) and turn right. Follow the signs until you turn right on Carter Hill; then left on Dunbar. Dunbar will lead you right into the back of the church. | |
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January 31 2016 | |
| Name: | Larry W. Hicks | |
| Unit: | 57th AHC | |
| Location: | Pleiku | |
| Comment: | I was in the 57th 1/72-9/72. I came to the 57th from the 192nd AHC when they stood down in December. It was a pleasure to fly with some fine people in this unit. Our mission was great and flying out of Kontum was something I will never forget. A few years ago I had a long talk with the brother of one our ours that did not make it back "Jim Hunsicker", the family had never known what had happened to him as the Army gave them the run around about it. His only wished that his Mom would have known all I told him about it before she had died. I am still in Illinois and travel to Asia often. I hope all are well as we are getting a little older. I plan on coming to the next reunion in 2017 and hope to see many with whom I had the honor to serve with. | |
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January 30 2016 | |
| Name: | Eugene Slater Jr. | |
| Unit: | 57th AHC | |
| Location: | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Comment: | Assigned 57th AHC Pleiku October 1970 flew the fence as a gunner for 5-6 months before being reassigned to the 238th AWC and was part of Lam Son 719. I stayed with the 238th AWC till they stood down in late 1971. Thanks to the officers of the 238th I was transferred to south of Saigon. Completed 22months in the Nam February 29, 1972. To all you I had the honor to serve with, you were never forgotten. | |
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January 26 2016 | |
| Name: | Greg Hutson | |
| Unit: | 57th AHC | |
| Location: | Veterans Cemetary, Boulder City, NV | |
| Comment: | On 1-15-2016 "Cougar 42" was cleared for departure on his final flight where we bid farewell and "Taps" was played for Nick Harrington during a memorial service at the Veterans Cemetary, Boulder City, NV. Nick served with the 57th from Dec 71- Dec 72', during which time he was awarded the DFC.
Nick possessed the heart of a lion, he was a Cougar first and a Gladiator through and through. One of Nick's last missions was attending the 57th AHC Reunion this past August in Texas, Nick loved being with his Gladiator Family. Our condolences to his wife Leslie and family. Admin: Nick was one of the best. May he rest in peace. |
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January 11 2016 | |
| Name: | B L Waltz | |
| Unit: | 57th AHC | |
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| Comment: | They came through the wire, we got more of them they they took from us. | |
| December 27 2015 | ||
| Name: | Phil Glasser (MAJ, USA, ret.) | |
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| Location: | Overland Park, KS | |
| Comment: | All....I am looking for info on the events of 10-16-72 when 1LT Dugger and another man, SP5 Craig from the Log Sup Activity at Pleiku were KIA... SP5 Craig's grave is next to that of a friend's father and the friend now takes care of it, but we cannot connect him to the fatal mission...he was a 31E and while the bird was not flown out only 2 were KIA...why a 31E on an evac/medevac mission is a puzzle. If anyone knows about these events can you contact me? phil.glasser@yahoo.com | |
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December 24 2015 | |
| Name: | JERRY HUFFMAN | |
| Unit: | 57th ahc 68-69 | |
| Location: | kontum 68-69 | |
| Comment: | merry christmas to all | |
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December 07 2015 | |
| Name: | Robert Wilkins | |
| Unit: | 57th AHC | |
| Location: | Guthrie, KY | |
| Comment: | Great website. Wish it had yearbook pics for '69. Would like to hear from some of my buddies. | |
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November 25 2015 | |
| Name: | JERRY HUFFMAN | |
| Unit: | 57th AHC | |
| Location: | ft.worth tx | |
| Comment: | happy thanksgiving | |
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November 19 2015 | |
| Name: | Eugene Cote | |
| Unit: | 57th AHC | |
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| Comment: | On 27 August 1968 @ 22:45 Hours I experienced a short shaft failure on climb out in an H Model while performing a Maintenance Test Flight. I happened to be in the dead man curve how ever Miraculously I managed to auto rotate into the barbed wire perimeter of the compound with minimal damage to the aircraft and no injuries to myself, the crew chief or door gunner. The 28th of August was Major Robert Williams' first day assuming command of the 57th AHC. As I recall he was not a happy camper! Reason that I am posting this after all these years is : I do not remember the tail number of this Huey ? I think the crew chief's name was Higgins? If any recall let me know. Thanks, Gene | |
